RN Hospice Admission Nurse | Melbourne, Florida | Amedisys

RN Admissions Nurse - Melbourne, FLThis position is based in Melbourne, FL and requires daily travel within assigned territory. Flex Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM, No Weekends or On-call.Required: Current or previous admissions experience in hospice or home health.Ready to make a difference in your career as an RN? Join our compassionate team at Amedisys Hospice of Brevard in Melbourne, FL! We're part of one of the nation's largest and most trusted home health and hospice organizations, dedicated to providing exceptional care and support to patients and families.What We Offer:Competitive pay and comprehensive benefitsMonday-Friday schedule, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PMOpportunities for professional growthA supportive, team-oriented environmentSalary Range:$85,000-90,000 annually, plus bonus opportunities. Final compensation may vary based on experience and skills.Explore opportunities with Amedisys, part of the Optum family of businesses. We provide home health, hospice and community-based services that help people receive quality care where they feel most comfortable: at home. Rooted in personalized care, we support patients and provide comfort through each stage of their health journey, while building trusted relationships along the way. Find a home for your career here. Join us and embrace a culture of Caring. Connecting. Growing together.As a Hospice Admissions RN, you will guide patients and families through the admission process by assessing physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs and helping establish an individualized plan of care. You will collaborate with physicians, facilities, and the interdisciplinary team to coordinate services, provide skilled interventions and education to clients and family.Primary Responsibilities:Coordinates admissions of hospice patients by making skilled assessments of patients initial physical, psychosocial and spiritual needsCoordinates the establishment of the initial plan of care with the attending physician, medical director and the interdisciplinary teamProvides skilled interventions and instructions to patient and caregivers to provide optimum symptom control and patient comfort under the direction of physicianFunctions as a liaison between disciplines and facilities during the admission processDevelops, prepares and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to policies. Submits accurate documentation per care center policy. Records pain/symptom management changes/outcomes as appropriateCommunicates significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/physician and other members of the hospice care team. Communicates with the physician regarding the patients' needs and reports changes in the patient's condition; obtains physician orders as requiredPerforms on-call responsibilities and on-call services to patients/families as assignedPerforms other duties as assignedYou'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.Required Qualifications:Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to workValid driver's license, reliable transportation, and liability insuranceCurrent CPR certification2+ years of clinical RN experience in acute healthcare setting(s)Preferred Qualifications:Solid communication and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple prioritiesComfortable with daily travel between facilitiesProficient in electronic medical record (EMR) systemsPay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The salary for this role will range from $75,624 to $93,191 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.This position requires a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Visit for more information.